"At Tucows we believe that the most successful new domain names will be those that have a strong community and that people will want to identify with. We believe both of these definitely apply to dot gay. We think that this is the type of new domain that will lead to people changing their views on the way naming on the Internet works."
Elliot Noss President and CEO
"Oxford Pride Group wish to support the dotGAY TLD initiative. dotGAY is a fabulous idea – we are an international community and by providing a TLD this will help to ensure the ongoing sustainable future of our global villages.oxfordpride.org.uk but oxfordpride.gay would be so much better! be OUT, be VISIBLE, be .GAY!."
Mazz Image Chair & Director
"Instra is supportive of the dotGAY initiative. It is important that with the advent of new gTLD's, those organizations that are focused on benefitting their community succeed in providing these new domains, dotGAY is such an organization."
Andrew Barton CEO
"STRATO welcomes new Top Level Domains as they are able to add new potential to the market. Headquartered in Berlin, we're in close touch with one of the largest GLBT Communities throughout Europe. From our personal experience, we know the power of the Gay Movement and thus strongly believe in a huge worldwide support for the dotGay TLD, turning it quickly into a success story, and providing identity and pride to the Community even in less 'liberal' regions of the world "
Damian Schmidt CEO
"In our view it is crucial for the success of new gTLDs that they have a defined target group, that they are run by experienced people from the domain industry and that they are valuable to the registrant. Not many new gTLDs currently in discussion fulfill these criteria. However, we do strongly believe that .GAY meet the requirements and brings it to a perfect fit. .GAY will be among the new gTLDs that have a successful future in the community and the internet."
Alexander Siffrin Founder and CEO
"Name.com believes strongly in personal identity and supports dotGay in it's endeavor to create a .GAY TLD. We believe dotGay will provide a unique opportunity for businesses to court gay dollars and for LGBTQ individuals to find highly targeted information in an easy to navigate manner."
Bill Mushkin
CEO
"Berlin Pride (CSD Berlin) provides a gigantic stage for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in Berlin. The Parade attracts more than half a million participants and the cultural and educational program consists of hundreds of events from all walks of gay life. dotGAY could be the stage of the worldwide gay community in the internet. We support the initiative to create a .gay top level domain. "
Robert Kastl Executive Director
"I believe that a dot gay domain has great potential. It will act as a great new economic and political tool to bring more recognition and respect to the GLBT community"Michael Lamb Editor in Chief
".gay would prove the LGBT reliability of sites."
"We see the .gay TLD being important to advancing our mandate and improving the status of LGBTQ people."
".gay will lend strong support to link LGBT people and resources."
"NGLCC sees .gay as a valuable partner and tool to help us further our own mission."
".gay will integrate our community building and networking."
"Amplify the voices of our families and advocate for equality."
"Allow international communities to be aware of the struggles and pride we have."
"Better organize the online activities of the LGBT community."
"Critical to keeping not only our history alive, but also in assisting individuals and organizations as they deal with discrimination and abuse."
"Greatly strengthen the LGBT community by contributing 67% of profits back into the community."
"Helps us to integrate .. vital for our future commitment."
"A landmark and significant step forward."
"The best pipeline through which we can and should promote our human rights agenda and culture worldwide."
"Critical in assisting organizations in their growth and visibility."
"Not simply benefiting the community but creating a stronger more cohesive society at large."
".gay will add to a sense of identity and activism."
"Better able to share our stories, seek resources and support, and exchange information."
".gay stands for quality and honesty."
".gay would help signpost legitimate gay and lesbian sites."
"A very good project to make the gay reality more visible in our world."
"A tool to give young people...in one place for easy access."
"A valuable asset to LGBT businesses and consumers...creating opportunities and economic growth."
"It will benefit all of our LGBT organizations."
"A first step in recognizing LGBT services and communities both on the world wide web and offline."
"We believe that the business model for the new TLD as proposed by dotgay LLC ensures the best management of the TLD for our community."
